The Purdue Boilermakers faced the UConn Huskies in the Men’s NCAA tournament championship game. The Huskies emerged victorious in the matchup, and Purdue had to leave disappointed. However, NBA Icon Charles Barkley decided to show a kind gesture toward the disappointed Purdue players.
After the game ended, Barkley decided to greet the Boilermakers players personally. He went and shook hands with the disappointed players to cheer them up. The incident video has gone viral on social media, and the fans applaud Chuck for his kind gesture.
In the video, Charles Barkley stood as the Purdue team returned to the locker room in a gloomy mood after losing the game. Barkley shook hands with the players who passed by them and encouraged them for their great hustle against the Huskies. He was also seen complimenting Zach Edey, the star player for the Boilermakers. Despite his team’s loss, Edey delivered a spectacular performance, scoring 37 points.
How far did Charles Barkley go in the NCAA tournament?
NBA Icon Charles Barkley is one of the greatest basketball players ever to set foot in the NBA. He made a name for himself early in the league and had a glorious career in the world’s biggest basketball league. He cemented himself as one of the legendary players for the Phoenix Suns and was recently inducted into their Ring of Honor. However, everything started for Chuck in his days as a college basketball player.
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He played three seasons for the Auburn Tigers, and during one season, he participated in the NCAA tournament. He played as a center for the Tigers and dominated in that role. He faced Richmond in the first round of the 1984 tournament, where he posted 23 points and collected 17 rebounds. However, despite his double-double, the Tigers fell short and lost the game with a final score of 72-71.
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